The world in London: inspirational architecture

Brazil

The Ultimate Skyscraper, pictured, is a hypercritical
project by Vazio S/A Arquitetura that aims to strengthen the
speculative vein of the exhibition theme at the Brazilian Embassy.
Swarming Futures is inspired by the challenges that face Brazil
as the host of large international events over the coming years
(the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games will both be
hosted by the country) and include BCMF's Rio de Janeiro 2016
Olympic Park, local proposals by São Paulo practice MMBB and
ecological projects by inventive Brazilian-French architects
Triptyque.